2024-25 Teacher, Elementary-pflugerville - Austin, United States - Austin Achieve Public Schools

Austin Achieve Public Schools

Verified Company

Austin, United States

16 hours ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Austin Achieve Public Schools is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school preparing Austin youth to attend and excel at the nation's top colleges and universities.

Our educators are passionate advocates for our scholars and their families, committed to closing the opportunity gap for underserved communities.

Teachers are supported by school leaders who provide professional development and real-time coaching, and weekly feedback.

Just as teachers invest their time and energy in their scholars, we invest our time and energy in the continuous development of our teachers.

Additionally, our highly qualified teachers will play a critical role in developing the school's culture and educational philosophies.

At Austin Achieve, you are joining a network and a community committed to excellence.

We have ambitious plans to scale our system to serve the children in our communities better and are looking for educators who are ready to drive transformative change.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work as part of the instructional team to implement and exceed state learning standards and district curriculum and assessments to meet rigorous academic expectations.
Learn, master, and deliver content and gradelevel curriculum, core content objectives, and texts.
Create, submit, and internalize weekly lesson plans.
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each scholar's progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update the grade book weekly.
Use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve scholar achievement and manage workrelated tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns with the district's commitment to restorative practices and a zero suspension policy.
Participate in regular manager checkins, gradelevel meetings, before and afterschool duties, and schoolwide meetings and functions.
Attend summer and yearlong district, school, and personal development training.
Utilize the knowledge from professional development to improve instructional practices in the classroom.
Help shape and develop a schoolwide culture that fosters a safe and nurturing learning environment for all scholars.
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with scholars and families

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree
A minimum of two years of teaching experience
Previous success working with second language learners and scholars from diverse backgrounds
Native Spanish fluency is desired but not required
Texas ESL certification preferred (additional stipend)

Knowledge and Skills:

Deepseated belief in the mission and vision of Austin Achieve
Be willing to do "whatever it takes" to ensure all scholars learn
Hold all scholars to the highest expectations to ensure college readiness
Ability to use data to inform instructional practices
Excellent classroom management and teaching skills
Experience in collaboratively developing lesson and unit plans

Statement of Non-Discrimination:

In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination/harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.

People of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.